SOLD MARTIN D 35 E RETRO

The Basics

Chris Martin’s vision for the Retro Series is to perfectly capture the mystique and tonal emotion of priceless, pristine and well-aged Martin guitars. With electronic imaging contributed from a 1967 vintage D-35 “donor” guitar, the resulting acoustic as well as amplified tone is projective, balanced and resonant. Classic and enhanced D-35 appointments include a three-piece back, black pickguard, ivoroid bindings and a certified European spruce soundboard with thin 1/4″ width bracing. The visual appeal of the original D-35 is captured and blended with a High Performance Neck® taper for easy action and enhanced playability.

Model:D-35E Retro

Construction:Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint


Body Size:D-14 Fret


Top:European Spruce


Rosette:Style 28


Top Bracing Pattern:Standard ”X”


Top Braces:Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4”


Back Material:Solid East Indian Rosewood


Back Purfling:Style 35


Side Material:Solid East Indian Rosewood


Endpiece:none


Endpiece Inlay:none


Binding:Grained Ivoroid


Top Inlay Style:Multiple Black/White Boltaron


Side Inlay:Multiple Black/White Boltaron


Back Inlay:Black/White Boltaron


Neck Material:Select Hardwood


Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper


Nut Material:Bone


Headstock:Solid/Square Taper


Headplate:Solid East Indian Rosewood


Heelcap:Grained Ivoroid w/ Multiple Black/White Boltaron Inlay


Fingerboard Material:Solid Black Ebony


Scale Length:25.4”


Number of Frets Clear:14


Number of Frets Total:20


Fingerboard Width at Nut:1-3/4”


Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2-1/8”


Fingerboard Position Inlays:Style 28 – MOP Dots


Fingerboard Binding:Grained Ivoroid


Finish Back & Sides:Polished Gloss


Finish Top:Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner


Finish Neck:Satin


Bridge Material:Solid Black Ebony


Bridge Style:1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle


Bridge String Spacing:2-3/16”


Saddle:16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq


Tuning Machines:Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons


Recommended Strings:Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)


Bridge & End Pins:White w/ Black Dots


Pickguard:Black


Case:445 Hardshell


Interior Label:none


Electronics:Fishman F1 Aura Plus


Other Options:Available left-handed at no additional charge